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Create Visuals in Power BI to Successfully Analyze Data

Thursday, August 29
 11:00am - 3:00pm

(Check-In 10:55am)

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4.00 Credits

Member Price $149.00

Non-Member Price $214.00

Overview

Unlock the full potential of your data with our cutting-edge course, “Create Visuals in Power BI to Successfully Analyze Data.” Designed to span a focused, four-hour session, this course is your gateway to mastering the art of data visualization using the powerful tools of Microsoft Power BI Desktop and PowerBI.com. Whether you’re a business professional, a budding data analyst, or simply someone interested in the world of data science, this course is tailored to enhance your skills in transforming raw data into visually stunning and insightful reports. Dive into the intuitive interfaces of Power BI Desktop and PowerBI.com, and learn to navigate these platforms with ease and confidence. The course is meticulously structured to provide you with demonstrations and practical knowledge. Starting with a comprehensive tour of the Power BI Desktop and PowerBI.com interfaces, you’ll quickly move to the core of creating impactful visuals. Explore a wide array of available visuals and learn how to select the most effective ones for your data stories. Through detailed sessions on building interactivity into your visuals, you will discover how to create dynamic reports that not only captivate but also communicate effectively. This course will also guide you through the process of publishing your reports on PowerBI.com, ensuring that your insights reach their intended audience with the right impact. By the end of this transformative journey, you will be adept at leveraging the full capabilities of Power BI. Your newfound ability to create interactive, engaging, and informative visual reports will make you an indispensable asset in any data-driven decision-making process. Embrace this opportunity to elevate your professional profile, enhance your analytical capabilities, and become a sought-after expert in the field of data visualization. Join us for “Create Visuals in Power BI to Successfully Analyze Data” and step into the future of data analysis with confidence and skill. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Apply advanced features of Power BI Desktop to optimize data visualization and report customization.
  • Determine the most effective visualization techniques for various data sets by exploring the range of available options in Power BI.
  • Choose appropriate visuals and tools within Power BI to enhance the storytelling aspect of data analysis.
  • Use Power BI's interactivity features to create dynamic, engaging, and user-responsive data reports.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

  • Tour of the Power BI Desktop Interface: Understand the layout, tools, and features of Power BI Desktop.
  • Tour of PowerBI.com Interface: Familiarize with the online environment of Power BI for report creation.
  • Importing Power Pivot Data Model: Understand how to integrate Power Pivot models into Power BI for more complex data analysis.
  • Building Visuals: Learn the step-by-step process to create compelling visuals and understand the importance of visual context in data storytelling.
  • Review of Available Visuals: Explore the variety of visuals available in Power BI and their appropriate applications.
  • Power BI Desktop Features: Delve into the advanced features of Power BI Desktop, enhancing data manipulation and visualization capabilities.
  • Building Interactivity into Visuals: Learn to create dynamic and interactive reports that engage and inform.
  • Publishing Reports to PowerBI.com: Gain skills in uploading and managing reports on PowerBI.com for wider access and collaboration.

Designed For

This course is ideal for business analysts, data analysts, project managers, and any professionals keen on enhancing their data visualization and analysis skills using Microsoft Power BI. It is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience in data analytics tools.

Prerequisites

Attended the “Build a Data Model for analysis in Power BI” or equivalent

Preparation

Download the handout and practice material prior to course

Notice

You will receive an email from CPA Crossings via Webex with instructions to access the webinar.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Bryan Smith, CPA Crossings LLC

Bryan serves as a trusted adviser to CPAs in public accounting, as well as business and industry, on all aspects of information technology. Bryan’s expertise includes in-depth knowledge of paperless work flow solutions, the impact of technology on internal controls, strategic IT infrastructure design and information security best practices. As a nationally recognized author and presenter on information technology issues impacting CPAs, Bryan is passionate about the opportunities for CPAs to benefit from safe and secure computing. Qualifications and Experience: •Leadership role in IT consulting services for a top 10 and two top 100 firms over the past 25 years. •Nationally recognized speaker on technology issues impacting the CPA profession, with an emphasis on internal controls, disaster recovery planning and information security. •Specialized knowledge in project management systems •Charter member of the Masters of Science in Information Assurance (MISA), Walsh College, Troy, Michigan •Treasurer of the Microsoft Project Users Group - Michigan •Member of the AICPA CITP (Certified Information technology Professional) Credential Committee •Past Chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs Information Technology Committee and Leadership Committee

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Non-Member Price $214.00

Member Price $149.00